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Vijender Singh Joins Asian Boxing Council, Marking New Chapter in Indian Boxing

January 18, 2026

Vijender Singh Appointed to Asian Boxing Council, Strengthening India’s Role in Boxing Governance

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking a significant transition from elite athlete to continental sports administrator. The appointment reflects India’s growing influence in international boxing governance and recognises Vijender Singh’s enduring contribution to the sport at both amateur and professional levels.

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Odisha Launches ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’ and 100-Day Drive Against Child Marriage

January 18, 2026

Odisha Launches Mother-Tongue Education Scheme and Campaigns Against Child Marriage

The Odisha government on Tuesday launched a five-year education initiative titled ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’, along with a 100-day campaign to prevent child marriage and a pilot project to address teenage pregnancy and support teenage mothers. The initiatives underline the state’s emphasis on women empowerment, child welfare, and inclusive development.

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Jharkhand Notifies PESA Rules After 25 Years, Reviving Debate on Tribal Self-Rule

January 18, 2026

Jharkhand Notifies PESA Rules After 25 Years, Reviving Debate on Tribal Self-Governance

Twenty-five years after attaining statehood, Jharkhand has finally notified rules under the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening grassroots democracy in tribal regions. The long-delayed step has reopened constitutional, political, and social debates over the real authority of the Gram Sabha, the role of customary institutions, and the balance between self-rule and administrative control in Fifth Schedule Areas.

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CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Bridges Science, Skills and Industry for Atmanirbhar Bharat

January 18, 2026

CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Strengthens India’s Science–Skill–Industry Ecosystem

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is implementing the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, a flagship national programme aimed at strengthening India’s skilled workforce by bridging the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills. Aligned with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Skill India, the initiative leverages CSIR’s extensive research infrastructure and nationwide laboratory network to integrate skill development with science and technology.

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EU Leaders to Be Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day, 16th India–EU Summit on Jan 27

January 18, 2026

EU Leaders to Be Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day, Marking New Phase in India–EU Ties

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a State Visit to India from January 25 to 27, 2026. In a significant diplomatic gesture, the two European Union leaders will serve as Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, underscoring the growing strategic depth of India–EU relations.

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